The Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing have the kind of performance that allows them to rival their competitors from Europe, but they will not be offered in the same array of body styles.
According to Muscle Cars and Trucks, quoting unnamed sources close to the automaker, the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing will only be offered in sedan guise. That means no coupe, wagon, or convertible variants.
This is a shame because Cadillac does have experience with high-powered coupe and wagon models. In fact, the old ATS-V was sold as a sedan and a coupe while the old CTS-V was offered as a sedan and a wagon. The lack of a convertible isn’t a surprise but does mean Cadillac customers won’t have anywhere near the array of body styles available in cars like the BMW M3/M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63.
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For example, the new BMW M3/M4 duo are already offered in sedan, coupe, and convertible forms and soon, an M3 Touring wagon will join them. Similarly, the outgoing C63 is available as a sedan, coupe, cabriolet, and an estate.
Muscle Cars and Trucks doesn’t offer an explanation as to why Cadillac will only stick to offering its high-performance duo as sedans. Nevertheless, the duo still have a lot going for them.
Powering the CT4-V Blackwing is a 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged V6 pumping out 472 hp and 445 lb-ft (603 Nm) of torque. It is offered with a six-speed manual transmission and a 10-speed automatic and in the U.S., costs $10,000 less than an entry-level BMW M3, starting at $59,990. As for the CT5-V Blackwing, it has a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 668 hp and 659 lb-ft (893 Nm) of torque. It starts at $84,990, undercutting the BMW M5, Mercedes-AMG E 63 and Audi RS7 by over $15,000.
